Chapter 6 Flashcards
A performance by a large group in a large venue
Concert
A small performance by one person or an ensemble which is more intimate. Also held in a smaller venue
Recital
When are the two times you need to dress up?
Opera & Orchestra
When should you arrive? If you arrive late, when is the best time to enter?
Arrive early. If late, enter at end of song or during intermission.
What is the type of performance where:
- A group warms up on stage
- 1st violin player, known as concert master, tunes orchestra
- Conductor enters and the audience applauds
Orchestral performance
When are three times you might be expected to stand?
- National Anthem
- Hallelujah Chorus
- Standing ovation
Why does the seating in an orchestra never change?
Because of the acoustics - softer instruments are placed in front and louder instruments are in the back
What is the smallest orchestra?
The 18th century (1700’s)
Which orchestra is considered to be “very large”
19th century (1800’s)
Which orchestra was large but used restraints (quality vs quantity)
20th century (1900’s)
Orchestra players read music that is called..?
A SCORE
What is considered one large piece made of several smaller pieces called movements?
Symphony
How do you know when a piece is considered to be a symphony?
- Program is in outline form
- Conductor leaves one hand in the air between movements
- Title may say so
What is it called when an entire orchestra plays and a soloist is featured?
Concerto
What type of music tells a story, is literally in nature, and sets a scene?
Program music
A type of music that imitates the sound the music is trying to convey (ex: imitating the sounds of the Honda car with noises)
Literal
Presents a mood but you need to read something or see something to know exactly what is going on (ex: the cat played by the clarinet)
Non-literal
Many orchestral pieces had to be rewritten to work for this
A band
To rewrite a piece of music to fit a different group of instruments or voices
Transcribing
To change the starting pitch of a piece of music
Transpose
To change the style of a piece of music, but still recognizable
Arrange
What music consists of these: 2-12 musicians Usually instrumental Smaller venue 1 person to a part - each person reads their own individual music
Chamber music
Which type of music has no rules and can be large, small, and made up of any type of voices?
Choral music
What is a play with music?
A musical
A play with music but singing has a stronger emphasis.
Operetta.
A drama where everything is sung
Opera
Which is the most difficult and why?
Musical, operetta, or opera
Opera - everything is sung
What contains the database where public music can be found
The IMSLP
What are the four voices in a choir
Soprano, alto, tenor, bass
SATB
What is the term that describes why we sound different?
Harmonic Content
